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Instruments and controls
pg. 29 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel 30
Indicator and warning symbols31
Steering wheel adjustment36
Switches in the center console37
Lighting panel39
Turn signals40
Windshield wipers/ washer41
Hazard warning flashers, rear window/ sideview mirror defroster, heated front seats42
Trip computer (option)43
Cruise control44
Parking brake, electric socket/ cigarette lighter45
Electrically operated windows46
Rearview mirror/ sideview mirrors48
Electrically operated sun roof49
pg. 30 Instrument panel
1. Turn signal indicators - right - left
2. Text window
The text window displays information and warning messages.
3. Temperature gauge
The pointer should be approximately midway on the gauge when driving. Do not drive the car if the warning light is
on. The text window will provide you with additional information. If the engine temperature remains high, check
coolant level - see page 169
.
4. Trip odometer
The trip odometers are used for measuring shorter distances. The right- hand digit gives tenth of a mile/ kilometer.
Press the button for more than 2 seconds to reset. Change between trip odometers 1 and 2 using one short press on the
button.
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If the indicator light remains on, drive to an authorized Volvo retailer to have the system inspected.
pg. 35 Indicator and warning symbols
Messages in the text window
When a warning light in the instrument panel comes on, a message is also displayed in the text window. After you
have read the message, you can erase it by pressing button A (see illus- tration).
NOTE: Certain messages cannot be erased until the condition has been corrected. If a warning message is displayed
when e. g. you are using the trip computer or would like to use the telephone, this message must be erased before you
can access the function of your choice. Press button A to erase the warning message.
You can scroll through the stored messages by pressing button A (see illustration). The text window can be cleared
(the message will be returned to memory) by pressing button A again.
MessageMeaning:
REDUCE SPEED This message may be displayed when STC or DSTC are not switched on.
STOP SAFELY ASAP Stop and switch off the engine. Serious risk of damage.
STOP ENGINE Stop and switch off the engine. Serious risk of damage.
SERVICE URGENT Take your car in for service immediately.
SEE MANUAL Consult your owner's manual.
SERVICE REQUIRED Take your car in for service as soon as possible.
FIX NEXT SERVICE Have your car checked at the next service interval.
pg. 36 Steering wheel adjustment
Both the height and the reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position for the driver. Pull down
the lever on the left of the steering column. Adjust the steering wheel to a suitable position and press the lever back
into place to lock the steering wheel in the new position. Check that the steering wheel is locked in the new position.
WARNING!
Never adjust the steering wheel while driving.
pg. 37 Switches in the center console
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18. Automatic presetting of radio stations
19. Display
pg. 65 Audio systems HU- 413/ HU- 613/ HU- 803
Switch on/off
Press the knob to switch on or turn off the radio.
Volume control
Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume. Volume control is electronic and does not have an end stop. If you have
a key pad in the steering wheel, increase or decrease the volume with the + or - buttons.
Band selector
Turn "SOURCE" knob to select FM or AM. The station and band are displayed. You can also select cassette deck,
CD, or the optional CD changer if connected, with this knob. Active sound control (ASC) The ASC (Active Sound
Control) automatically adapts volume to vehicle speed.
Press the ASC button (HU- 613) for several seconds to switch this function ON or OFF. This function is included in
the Advanced User Mode on the HU - 803 equipped with this feature.
"ASC ON" or "ASC OFF" will be shown in the display for several seconds.
Bass
Adjust the bass by pressing the button to extend the control and turning it to the left (less bass) or to the right (more
bass). A "detent" indicates "equalized" bass. Press the button back in when you have made the adjustment.
Treble
Adjust the treble by pressing the button to extend the control, pulling it out as far as possible, and then turning it to
the left (less treble) or to the right (more treble). A "detent" indicates "equalized" treble. Press the button back in
when you have made the adjustment.
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SRS12
Stability system139
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)116
Starter switch and steering wheel lock129
Starting the car128
STC (Stability Traction Control)34, 37, 139
Steering wheel adjustment36
Steering wheel lock129
Stone chips162
STOP ENGINE35
STOP SAFELY ASAP35
Storage compartments107
Storage compartments in the passenger compartment106
Studded tires153
Sun roof (electrically operated)49
Sun visor50
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)12
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - warning light33
Suspension197
Switches in the center console37
T
Tachometer30
Temperature (climate control)55
Temperature gauge30
Temporary spare tire154
Text window - messages35
Tire economy - improving152
Tires152
Tires - tread wear indicators155
Tools113
Towing141
Towing a trailer144
Trailer indicator lamp33
Trailer towing144
Trip computer43
Trip odometer30
Trunk - unlocking120
Type designations192
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading157
, 158
Unlocking119
Unlocking the trunk120
V
Vanity mirror105
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